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Columbia City, Indiana Small Business Grant Offers Free Office Space

Small business owners and entrepreneurs in Columbia City, Indiana, and Whitley County now have a new opportunity to grow with the launch of the Linvill Center Small Business Grant. The program will award one local business six months of free private office space in downtown Columbia City.

Valued at $1,500, the grant provides a professional office located at 215 E. Van Buren Street in Columbia City, Indiana. This small business grant is designed to help entrepreneurs establish credibility, reduce overhead costs, and operate from a dedicated workspace in a central downtown location.

The Linvill Center Small Business Grant includes:

  • Private, lockable office space in downtown Columbia City
  • Professional business mailing address
  • Access to a network of local entrepreneurs and small business owners
  • High-speed internet
  • Free on-site parking
  • Utilities included

Eligible applicants must be based in or serve Columbia City, Indiana, or the greater Whitley County area. The grant is open to both existing small businesses and new startups that would benefit from a professional office environment and are committed to growing their business.

Applicants will complete a simple online application outlining their business, goals, and how free office space would support their growth. Applications will be reviewed based on business potential, community connection, and overall need. One winner will be selected, with finalists potentially contacted for additional information.

Applications for the Columbia City small business grant are open now and will close on June 30, 2026. The selected business will be notified by email and announced publicly.

Small business owners interested in free office space in Columbia City, Indiana, can learn more and apply through the Linvill Center website. Small Business Grant | Linvill Center